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Kyle Busch makes his pick for Steve Phelps replacement after NASCAR commissioner exit

Kyle Busch makes his pick for Steve Phelps replacement after NASCAR commissioner exit

Steve Phelps resigned as NASCAR commissioner this past Tuesday. NASCAR said in its statement there were “no immediate plans” to replace Phelps, though Kyle Busch has a name in mind.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 14
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to make NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2026

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to make NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2026

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has never competed in a NASCAR Truck Series race. That will change come Friday, Feb. 13. Stenhouse will make his series debut in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway.

Greg Biffle News / Field Level Media / January 14
Memorial for Greg Biffle set for Friday in Charlotte

Memorial for Greg Biffle set for Friday in Charlotte

NASCAR great Greg Biffle and the six other victims of a Dec. 18 plane crash will be honored at a public memorial Friday in Charlotte, N.C. The service will begin at 11 a.m.

Chase Briscoe News / Racing America on SI / January 14
Free Bird! Chase Briscoe Has a New 3-Race Sponsor for 2026

Free Bird! Chase Briscoe Has a New 3-Race Sponsor for 2026

Chase Briscoe will head into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season ultra-hydrated and ready to endure eternally lengthy guitar solos. On Wednesday, Joe Gibbs Racing announced a multi-year agreement with Free Bird Southern Spring Water, which will serve as a primary sponsorship partner for Briscoe and the No.

Joey Logano News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Playoff Pressure and Driver Etiquette: Joey Logano Weighs In

Joey Logano’s comments on how The Chase will influence driver etiquette are drawing attention after his recent appearance on Inside the Race, where he broke down the mental gymnastics required to survive the playoffs.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 14
When Jeff Gordon Admitted Jimmie Johnson Became ‘Invincible’ After Winning the 2007 NASCAR Title

When Jeff Gordon Admitted Jimmie Johnson Became ‘Invincible’ After Winning the 2007 NASCAR Title

The heady mix of the three-race Elimination Format with the Next Gen car had tilted the competitive table in favor of Team Penske. They won three championships in four seasons since 2022.

Kyle Busch News / The SportsRush / January 14
Kyle Busch Names His Pick to Replace NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps

Kyle Busch Names His Pick to Replace NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps

Steve Phelps stepped down from his role as the Commissioner of NASCAR following the fallout from leaked text messages during the antitrust trial. The insulting

Alex Bowman News / The SportsRush / January 14
Alex Bowman Breaks Down Why He Enjoys the Garage Side of the Chili Bowl More Than Racing

Alex Bowman Breaks Down Why He Enjoys the Garage Side of the Chili Bowl More Than Racing

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman has raced in the Chili Bowl Nationals on seven occasions, but he limits himself to being a team owner in the midget race nowadays.

Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / January 14
Ryan Blaney Credits Fatherhood for Changing His Mentality About the Little Joys of Life

Ryan Blaney Credits Fatherhood for Changing His Mentality About the Little Joys of Life

For much of NASCAR’s early history, figures like Dale Earnhardt epitomized a singular devotion to racing, often placing competition ahead of family life.

Jeff Gordon News / The SportsRush / January 14
Steve Letarte Falls Back on Jeff Gordon’s Title Loss to Break Down NASCAR’s Modern Chase Format

Steve Letarte Falls Back on Jeff Gordon’s Title Loss to Break Down NASCAR’s Modern Chase Format

The NASCAR Cup Series will return to the Chase format in 2026, moving away from the elimination-style system it has used for the past 11 years. While some

Ty Gibbs News / EasySportz / January 14
Ty Gibbs is Poised for a Breakout Season in 2026

Ty Gibbs is Poised for a Breakout Season in 2026

TULSA, Okla. — Sometimes a breakout season doesn’t start with a wind-tunnel test, a sim session or a carefully worded media tour. Sometimes it starts in the dirt, sideways, elbows up, with a 23-year-old NASCAR Cup Series driver realizing he belongs anywhere he straps in.

Kenny Wallace News / The SportsRush / January 14
Kenny Wallace Makes A Huge Case for Bigger Focus on Drivers During the Season

Kenny Wallace Makes A Huge Case for Bigger Focus on Drivers During the Season

Kenny Wallace has once again lined up behind Mark Martin, backing the veteran’s call for a fundamental shift in how NASCAR tells its stories. When the sport revealed its revised championship format, Martin used the moment to argue that the sport’s current biggest problem is not rules or points but narrative.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 14
'I Was Falling Out of Love': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Shocking Admission About Being A NASCAR Fan

'I Was Falling Out of Love': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Shocking Admission About Being A NASCAR Fan

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has probably been one of the very few NASCAR drivers to remain so deeply involved in the sport even after hanging up the helmet. Retirement did not loosen his grip on the sport.

Mark Martin News / The SportsRush / January 13
Mark Martin Demands Change From NASCAR Broadcasters and Media to Do Their Bit to Grow the Sport

Mark Martin Demands Change From NASCAR Broadcasters and Media to Do Their Bit to Grow the Sport

Mark Martin has positioned himself as a bridge between NASCAR’s decision-makers and the grandstands, amplifying fan frustration over the playoff format and openly advocating for a return to a full 36-race points championship.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 13
NASCAR exec says 'hand-wringing' about playoff format began after 2024 season

NASCAR exec says 'hand-wringing' about playoff format began after 2024 season

NASCAR officially revealed its new championship format on Monday, unveiling a return to a 10-race Chase that replaces the elimination-style playoff system that was used from 2014-25.

Kyle Larson says NASCAR's old playoff system 'ran its course,' Chase format 'benefits everybody'
Kyle Busch points out flaw in new Chase format that's a product of modern NASCAR
Joey Logano reacts to NASCAR's playoff format change
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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 13
Kyle Larson says NASCAR's old playoff system 'ran its course'

Kyle Larson says NASCAR's old playoff system 'ran its course,' Chase format 'benefits everybody'

Larson will forever go down as the final champion who won a NASCAR Cup Series title in the sport's playoff era, but he won't be too torn up to see NASCAR return to the Chase format in 2026.

Kyle Busch points out flaw in new Chase format that's a product of modern NASCAR
Joey Logano reacts to NASCAR's playoff format change
Top five moments in NASCAR's first 'Chase' era
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 13
Kyle Busch points out flaw in NASCAR's new Chase format

Kyle Busch points out flaw in new Chase format that's a product of modern NASCAR

Busch has just about seen it all in his NASCAR career, including the sport's first "Chase" era from 2004-13.

Top five moments in NASCAR's first 'Chase' era
Top five moments from NASCAR's former playoff format
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
Carl Edwards News / The Spun / January 13
Catching Up With NASCAR Star Carl Edwards

Catching Up With NASCAR Star Carl Edwards

[Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your copy online today, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] Carl Edwards stood moments away from NASCAR immortality.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 13
Joey Logano reacts to NASCAR's playoff format change

Joey Logano reacts to NASCAR's playoff format change

The sentiment surrounding NASCAR's decision to move back to a 10-race Chase championship format in 2026 and abandon the playoffs has largely been positive,

Winners and losers from NASCAR's new championship format
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The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
Tony Stewart News / Auto Racing Daily / January 13

NASCAR Truck: Tony Stewart in Ram at Daytona

Tony Stewart will make his return to NASCAR on Feb. 13 by contesting the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway from behind the wheel of a Ram truck fielded by Kaulig Racing.

Mark Martin News / Racing America on SI / January 13
Martin's Persistence Led to Massive Change in NASCAR Title Format

Martin's Persistence Led to Massive Change in NASCAR Title Format

"I feel like we won. I do." Those were the thoughts expressed by Mark Martin on Monday afternoon, after NASCAR finally announced its anticipated new championship format.

Kyle Larson News / 5 GOATs / January 13
Kyle Larson welcomes NASCAR championship format change, says old system ran its course

Kyle Larson welcomes NASCAR championship format change, says old system ran its course

Kyle Larson won a pair of NASCAR Cup Series championships under the win-and-in, elimination style championship format. Of course, he will always fondly remember that time period in his career.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 12
NASCAR brings back original 10-race Chase playoff format

NASCAR brings back original 10-race Chase playoff format

NASCAR's Cup Series future will be a blast from the past as the original 10-race postseason returns in 2026 with 16 drivers battling it out for the title over the final two months.

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